On June 29, 2025, Alliance Nîmes-Montpellier clinched their first-ever title in the French Pro A Messieurs league – with a commanding 3–0 victory over GV Hennebont at the Kindarena in Rouen. More than 5,000 spectators witnessed a historic chapter in French table tennis.
Led by TIBHAR stars Félix and Alexis Lebrun, Nîmes-Montpellier dominated the final from the very start:
- Félix Lebrun defeated Iulian Chirita in straight sets: 3–0 (11:4, 15:13, 11:6)
- Alexis Lebrun left no chance for Vladimir Sidorenko with another 3–0 (11:8, 11:4, 11:8)
- Antoine Hachard sealed the championship with a confident 3–0 win over Lev Katsman
A flawless performance by the southern French team – and a milestone achievement for the young squad, shaping the future of French table tennis with TIBHAR equipment.